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What’s On October - December 2014

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Contents Joseph Wright page 4-5 Exhibitions page 6-8 The Nature Gallery

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Things to Do: Museum & Art Gallery

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Things to Do: The Silk Mill

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Things to Do: Pickford’s House

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Other Events and Venue Hire

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Information and At a Glance

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HELLO This Autumn there’s an eclectic mix of happenings in Derby’s Museums.

At the Museum and Art Gallery we kick off with a thoughtful exhibition by the sculptor Denis O’ Connor. His work explores notions of ‘home’ and ‘displacement’ and are influenced by over 25 years of journeying between his home in Derbyshire and his home in Ireland, the country of his birth. Following on in November will be The Curious Contraptions of Heath Robinson - an exhaustive display of drawings and prints capturing this complicated, humorous and very English mind.

At the Silk Mill the spirit of invention and problem solving thrives (I’m sure Heath Robinson would have approved). One of our most important events of the year, The third Derby Mini Maker Faire takes place in October. It will be our biggest yet and a great opportunity for makers, hackers and artists to show off their ingenuity. Throughout November the Derwent Pulse installation will travel down the World Heritage Site, creating beautiful light sculptures. One of it’s stops is The Silk Mill, as it illustrates the valley that changed the world.

We continue to re-develop the Natural History galleries at the Museum and Art Gallery and we still want you to contribute your thoughts and ideas in our ‘project lab’ - as to what makes you ‘Notice Nature’ #noticenature.

If you’re interested in making, writing, drawing, thinking or just learning for pleasure, across our sites, there are activities for everyone. The Museum and Art Gallery will be hosting a series of late night openings beginning in November - an alternative exploration of discovery through musical performances, spoken word, theatre, film. Also in December our much loved Christmas event at Pickford’s House will see the lovely old building bedecked with decorations, singing and making. And remember our shops are a great repository for imaginative gifts and stocking fillers.

Derby Museums are living up to their ambitions to be the centre for discovery and curiosity in our city.

Executive Director, Derby Museums Trust

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JOSEPH WRIGHT OF DERBY The Joseph Wright Institute Museum and Art Gallery

Discover the spectacular paintings of the world-renowned 18th Century artist, Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 – 1797).

From his famous masterpiece, The Orrery, to lesser known subject, landscape, and portrait paintings, the Joseph Wright Gallery showcases the full, captivating range of this ‘painter of light’.

Explore hundreds of original drawings and an extensive reference library in the Joseph Wright Study Room, and learn more about Wright’s life and world.

Take a closer look in Wright Inspired; an exhibition that traces the influence of Wright’s work during and after the artist’s lifetime, with works by students from Burton College and Borrow Wood Primary School to reflect the perspectives of a new generation of budding artists.

Spotlight On: The Joseph Wright Study Room Tuesday 28 October 10am-4.30pm Museum & Art Gallery The Joseph Wright Study Room is a free space that is open to all of our visitors Tuesday – Saturday, 10am-4.30pm.

Learn more about what this resource can offer you during our Study Room Discovery Day. Take part in Joseph Wright activities, meet and chat with our Curators and spend some time looking through the beautiful works and objects on display.

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WRIGHT INSPIRED EVENTS Joseph Wright: Discovering Identity Wednesday 15 October 2-3pm Museum & Art Gallery Join Lucy Bamford, Senior Curator of Fine Art, for a fascinating insight into what Wright’s self-portraiture reveals about his own sense of identity.

FREE, no need to book.

Suitable for all

Joseph Wright of Derby Wednesday 5 November 2-3pm Museum & Art Gallery PhD student Alice Insley discusses her research in to Joseph Wright’s sense of belonging to Derby and how this was promoted in the 19th Century.

FREE, no need to book.

Suitable for all

Historic Walk Wright’s Derby Saturday 18 October 11am-12noon Meet at the Museum & Art Gallery Join Head of Museums Jonathan Wallis for a tour of Derby as Joseph Wright may have seen it.

This informative walk will illuminate Derby’s 18th Century rich history.

FREE, booking recommended.

To book call 01332 641901 Suitable for all

Play with Wright!

Put yourself in the picture and try on our ever popular, beautifully crafted, outf its inspired by Wright’s portraits. Follow our Wright Inspired Trail, or create your own masterpiece and share it with us.

Object Stories Friday 28 November 2-2.30pm Museum & Art Gallery Join Matt Edwards, Curator of Visual Art and The Joseph Wright Study Room, for a talk on Joseph Wright’s drawings.

FREE Suitable for all

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DENIS O’ CONNOR EXHIBITION Defining a Line: New Sculpture

by Denis O’Connor 20 September - 23 November Museum and Art Gallery FREE ‘For the first time in July this year [2011] after 25 years of travelling across the Irish Sea, I arrived at the half way point of this ferry crossing and could see Snowdonia to the east and the Dublin Mountains to the west. I asked myself the question ‘Where is my home?’ A question that is possibly asked by the thousands of Irish ferry travellers who take this journey year after year.’

- Denis O’Connor We’re delighted to be showing a new body of work made specifically for us by sculptor Denis O’Connor. His small-scale steel sculptures reference the notions of ‘home’ and ‘displacement’ and are influenced by over 25 years of journeying between his home in Derbyshire and his home in Ireland, the country of his birth. The new work plays with scale and creates a tension between the different sculptural forms, communicating opposites such as stable and unstable, comfortable and uncomfortable, real and unreal. Each of these scenarios tries to address notions of belonging, identity and home, using recognisable domestic objects such as chairs, ladders and houses. These are often subverted or balanced precariously on one another, playing with scale and reality. This is the most intimate and personal work created by Denis, who is well known for his public art sculptures.

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DENIS O’ CONNOR EVENTS The Art Hub: Defining a Line

Curator’s Talk

Wednesday 29 October 10am-3pm Museum & Art Gallery

Wednesday 29 October 1-1.30pm Museum & Art Gallery

Drawing upon Defining a Line: New Sculpture by Denis O’Connor for inspiration, this family-friendly day will be a chance to get hands on with some specially made sculptures by the Artist. The Activity Room will be transformed into an open studio where you can come and play with shadows, create with light and make your very own sculptures.

Join Louise Dunning, Curator of Defining a Line: New Sculpture by Denis O’Connor for an enlightening tour of the exhibition.

FREE Suitable for all

FREE Suitable for all

Re:Make Workshop Sunday 2 November 12-3pm The Silk Mill

Defining a Line: A Creative Response

For more information, please go to page 20.

Saturday 1 November Session One: 11am-12.30pm Session Two: 2-3.30pm Museum & Art Gallery

£10 + booking fee.

Join Bernie Rutter for an hour and a half workshop at the Museum and Art Gallery. Our exhibition Defining a Line: New Sculpture by Denis O’Connor will provide the creative inspiration for this hands on drawing and sculpture workshop.

After Hours

FREE, booking recommended. To book call 01332 641901.

Suitable for all

remakesilkmill.eventbrite.co.uk

Wednesday 19 November Until 9pm For more information, please go to page 14.

FREE Suitable for adults

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HEATH ROBINSON EXHIBITION & EVENTS The Curious Contraptions of Heath Robinson 29 November - 1 March Museum & Art Gallery Heath Robinson’s name has long been associated with over complicated, slightly mad machines. This exhibition draws from the collection of The William Heath Robinson Trust and reveals a selection of curious contraptions, allowing visitors the chance to invent their own.

Heath Robinson’s Imaginarium Saturday 20 December 10am-1pm Museum & Art Gallery Bring the drawings of Heath Robinson’s fantastical machinery to life!

Throughout the exhibition, you are invited to add to an evolving sculpture within the gallery where you can build, sculpt and create from a range of materials.

FREE Suitable for all

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THE NATURE GALLERY Crawling, jumping, swimming and flapping…

Our natural history collection is on the move!

Our approach to the project is open, experimental and emotive, exploring the themes and stories that you suggested. We’re working with you to co-produce the display and help us to share our collection in new and interesting ways. We’d like the gallery to act as a stimulant, to excite and inspire you to notice nature and connect with your ‘own natural world’. We hope you will leave the gallery full of inspiration and ideas with a desire to appreciate, take care of, learn about and respond to the natural world around you.

Over the coming months, as we play and experiment with the possibilities for the new gallery, we would love you to drop into the project space to test and experiment with prototypes and help shape the design and interpretation with us.

The collection will begin to move in the autumn so there’s plenty of time to join us. We’d love to see your nature drawings, photographs, facts and anecdotes. If you’d like to volunteer your time, knowledge and expertise please email info@derbymuseums.org

Re:Make Nature We have a wonderful opportunity for you to join the Re:Make Nature team to make the fixtures for the new gallery. Using the equipment in our workshops at the Silk Mill you will be able to develop your existing skills with our workshop technician, learn new skills and techniques.

For more information on how to get involved, please go to page 19.

Spotlight On: The Nature Gallery Saturday 22 November 10am-4.30pm Museum & Art Gallery Come and meet the team behind the exciting developments of the new Nature Gallery. Discuss the progress so far, find out about ways to become involved in future projects and get hands on with some nature inspired activities.

FREE Suitable for all

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HALF TERM MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Spotlight On: The Study Room

The Art Hub: Defining a Line

Tuesday 28 October 10am-4.30pm

Wednesday 29 October 10am-3pm

For more information, please go to page 4.

For more information, please go to page 7.

FREE Suitable for all

FREE Suitable for all

Mummy Mayhem!

Thursday 30 October 10am-1pm Drop in to this session as we make a life-size replica of a mummy sarcophagus.

Play your part to help create a spectacular sarcophagus, full of Ancient Egyptian symbols and patterns!

FREE Suitable for families

Family Friday Creepy Crawlies Friday 31 October 10-11.30am It’s Halloween! For this Family Friday, we will look at some of the creepy crawlies and beasties in our collection. Learn all about them whilst making your very own crafted piece to take home.

FREE Suitable for families

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Defining a Line: A Creative Response Saturday 1 November Session One: 11am-12.30pm Session Two: 2-3.30pm For more information, please go to page 7.

FREE, booking recommended.

To book call 01332 641901 Suitable for all

Special Event: Join artist Paul Cummins for an insight into the making of the Tower of London installation.

For more information, please go to page 17.

Badges and Bayonets Object Handling

War Remembrance Tuesday 11 November 2-3pm Museum & Art Gallery Angela Tarnowski, 9th/12th Lancers Museum Curator, will explore the nature of Remembrance associated with war, focussing on the wooden cross erected on Private Wilson’s grave on the Western Front and now on display in the Military Gallery.

FREE Suitable for all

Silver Sunday Sunday 5 October 2-3pm Museum & Art Gallery It’s Silver Sunday today, an annual event that takes place nationally on the first Sunday of October that celebrates older people.

We will be celebrating Silver Sunday by hosting a free tour of our Joseph Wright Gallery that will illuminate these beautiful paintings and reveal the stories behind them.

FREE Suitable for adults

Wednesday 19 November 12-2pm Museum & Art Gallery Explore some of the items from our First World War handling collection with Angela Tarnowski, 9th/12th Lancers Museum Curator.

Free Suitable for all

Talk: Friends of Derby Museums

Talk: Friends of Derby Museums

Thursday 9 October 7pm

Thursday 6 November 7pm

Join Ian Morgan for a special talk on the history of Bolsover Castle.

Join Richard Stone for a special talk on The River Trent as a Routeway.

FREE Suitable for adults and open to non members

FREE Suitable for adults and open to non members

For more information on The Friends of Derby Museums go to derbymuseums.org/friends

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GET CREATIVE MUSEUM & ART GALLERY National Poetry Day with the PM Poets Thursday 2 October 2-3pm Museum & Art Gallery

Celebratin g National P oetry Day 2014

Writing with Derby Museums

For this special celebration of National Poetry Day, you are invited to attend an open performance within the gallery space of Wright Inspired with the PM Poets.

For regular creative writing workshops you can join the PM Poets, Derwent Writers and Derbyshire Scriptwriters at regular meetings at the Museum & Art Gallery.

Drop in and listen to what these talented poets have been working on.

For more information go to derbymuseums.org

FREE

TOTS MAKE AND DO 10-11.30am Museum & Art Gallery FREE Suitable for 2-5 year olds

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Tots Make and Do is a free space for 2-5 year olds to create, play and imagine with their grown-ups. We draw inspiration from our collections to create weekly themed sessions that incorporate sensory play, craft activities, family trails and story books.

Friday 3 October Friday 10 October Friday 17 October Friday 24 October Friday 7 November Friday 14 November Friday 21 November Friday 28 November Friday 5 December Friday 12 December

Egyptain Adventure Ancient Rome Autumn Leaves Diwali The Poppy Field Fantastical Creations Down by the River Making Me Patterns and Shapes Falling Snow

HANDS ON MUSEUMS MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Object Handling Workshops

Handling History

Wednesday 8 October Thursday 9 October 1-4pm

Tuesday 21 October Tuesday 4 November Tuesday 18 November Tuesday 2 December Tuesday 16 December 11-11.30am

FREE, booking recommended. To book call 01332 641901 Suitable for all Join us for an object handling workshop, working with an eclectic range of museum objects. We’ll give you the confidence to handle, move and pack museum objects that might be fragile, ancient, sometimes damaged, often irreplaceable, each with unique stories behind them.

Attendees will then have the opportunity to volunteer with the co-production team to help us remove the displays in the 1001 Objects gallery and install our new Nature Gallery over the coming months.

Every other Tuesday, there will be the opportunity to get up close and handle authentic objects from the museum collection.

Learn the history of these fascinating objects whilst being able to study them closely for yourself.

FREE Suitable for all

Kids in Museums Takeover Day Friday 21 November Keep an eye on Derby Museums’ Social Media streams today as we will be gaining a few extra members of Museum staff as part of Kids in Museums Takeover Day 2014!

From twitter tours, objects in focus from our collection and some behind the scenes tours, our social media streams will be taken over by children for one day only! @derbymuseums @derbysilkmill facebook.com/derbymuseums facebook.com/derbysilkmill

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AFTER HOURS at the MUSEUM & ART GALLERY We are thrilled to announce a new, regular late night opening at the Museum & Art Gallery.

These monthly late night openings will allow you the chance to experience our collection in a whole new way, and to have the rare opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of a museum after hours.

Defining a Line Wednesday 19 November Until 9pm We are thrilled to present an ‘In Conversation’ between the Artist Denis O’Connor and John Bowie, from The University of Derby.

With this talk from 7pm, there will be a full programme of music, tours and the opportunity to meet the Curator of the exhibition.

FREE Suitable for adults

After Hours: The Silk Mill Don’t forget that The Silk Mill is open until 9pm every Thursday.

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History Machine

in partnership with Holy Smokes!

Friday 5 December 8pm-2am Join us for a late night journey of discovery and adventure as the Museum & Art Gallery spaces and collections are explored in a totally new and unique way. Using musical performances, spoken word, theatre, film and participatory activities this will be an immersive and enlightening evening.

Climb on board the History Machine! £15 + booking fee (online bookings) For tickets call 01332 641901 or go to derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk

Don’t miss the Christmas Shop at Pickford’s House.

Visit from 4 October 21 December.

CHRISTMAS MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Bauble Decoration

Winter Wonderland

Sunday 7 December 1-3pm Museum & Art Gallery

Saturday 13 December 10am-3pm Museum & Art Gallery

Drop in and create a traditional Christmas bauble.

Taking place in The Coffee House, there will be plenty of inspiration around you with the beautiful ceramics on display.

Our activity room will be transformed with the sights and sounds of a magical winter wonderland. There will be festive crafts to get involved with and take home, as well as a beautiful winter scene to create together. You will also be able to get up close to some nature specimens from our collection for some extra creative inspiration!

FREE Suitable for families

The 12 Objects of Christmas Saturday 27 December Monday 5 January Museum & Art Gallery Over the festive period, we have invited museum staff to pick a personal highlight from the collection that will form a trail across the three sites.

You can begin your trail of discovery at any of our three sites, and follow it at your own pace.

FREE Suitable for families

Christmas Chatter: Creativity Tuesday 30 December 2-3pm Museum & Art Gallery The creativity and versatility of the human mind has helped us to develop the way that we provide our basic needs.

How can it help us? What does it mean to be creative in the age of mass production?

Join Head of Museums, Jonathan Wallis, for an afternoon of post-Christmas pondering to explore the creativity of others and discuss what creativity means today.

FREE Suitable for all

FREE Suitable for all

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Making forms the heart of our thinking at The Silk Mill and the Derby Mini Maker Faire, now in it’s third year, is a highlight in our calendar, showcasing all areas of making from across the country.

Be inspired by the projects and skills demonstrated by this years makers and have a go at drop in workshops and activities on the day!

So if its robots, laser cutting, 3D printing, home science, hacking, knitting, bookbinding, electronics or soldering- then this is the event for you!

SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER 11am-4pm FREE Take part in a diverse programme of maker led workshops throughout the day. These sessions will be an opportunity for you to learn and develop new making skills, on the site of the world’s first factory.

There will also be a whole series of free drop in sessions - something for all the family.

For more information please go to makerfairederby.com makerfairederby.com @MakerFaireDERBY

SPECIAL EVENT Blood swept lands and Seas of Red Sunday 26 October 5pm FREE Join nationally acclaimed artist and Derby University graduate, Paul Cummins for an exclusive insight into the making and installation of over 800,000 ceramic poppies for Seas of Red at The Tower of London.

#DMMF14

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INSPIRING EVENTS THE SILK MILL The Big Draw Friday 31 October 1-5pm This year, we are celebrating The Big Draw at The Silk Mill by inviting you to come and respond to the theme ‘It’s Our World.’ Have a go at some innovative drawing techniques to leave your mark on our huge evolving drawing.

FREE Suitable for all

Derwent Pulse Saturday 1 November 4-7.30pm Derwent Pulse, a Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site commission by artist Charles Monkhouse, is a light flow the length of the Derwent that explores the river and its heritage. Over a lunar month, lights travel from the Derwent’s Pennine source to its mouth on the Trent.

At the final World Heritage Site, the beat of the ancient mills comes to a climax and merges with the heart beats of Derby citizens while serenaded by the sound of local drummers. Come along and make your own light-up badge during our drop in workshops. Come and see the Derwent chart – an impressive artistic installation highlighting the passage of the lights. The glowing spheres on the river will pass by The Silk Mill from 6pm.

FREE Suitable for all

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Lunar21: What will make Cities of the Future?

Monday 3 November 6-8pm Join us for a Lunar21 debate when inspiring speakers help us to think differently about the future, and how Derby could adapt to it. £5/£3 refreshments included.

To book your place please call 01332 641901.

Suitable for adults

Museomix

Museomix Open Day

Friday 7 November 1-4pm Saturday 8 November 1-4pm Sunday 9 November 1-3pm

Monday 10 November 9am-12noon

Museomix is an international event taking place across three days. As the only Museomix event taking place in the UK, The Silk Mill will open its doors to event participants to be remixed. The building will become a playground for experimentation, prototyping and collaboration with museum professionals, designers, makers, innovators and digital experts.

Prototypes of the teams’ projects worked on throughout the three days of Museomix, will be showcased for all to see, experience and to feedback your thoughts!

The Silk Mill will be open, a little dierent to usual, so why not drop in to discover what Museomix is all about and see what innovative creations our participating teams come up with!

You can also keep in touch with what is happening online at museomix.org/en/ and on Twitter at @museomixuk @derbysilkmill #MMUK14.

Volunteer at Derby Museums Re:Make 2: Nature Do you have woodworking, digital, technical, design or making skills? Re:Make 2: Nature invites you to get involved with making and building a new Nature Gallery.

Work with our resident technicians in the Silk Mill workshop using your existing skills and even develop some new ones.

Sign up and come along to our induction day at The Silk Mill on Saturday 18 October.

Go to www.bit.ly/remake2nature to register.

Follow up workshops will take place on Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. For more information please call 01332 641901 or go to derbymuseums.org

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MAKE MAKE MAKE THE SILK MILL Let’s Make Something!

Object Stories

Thursday 30 October Thursday 27 November 6-8pm

Friday 31 October 2-2.30pm

Explore the world of making, one project at a time.

Inspired by our collections and stories, Let’s Make Something brings you a variety of projects from leather work to animation, micro-controllers to soldering, to spark your imagination whatever your age.

Discover how objects on display at The Silk Mill fit into the amazing story of making in Derby.

FREE Suitable for all

£10 + booking fee.

Go to remakesilkmill.eventbrite.co.uk for information.

Suitable for all

Re:Make Workshop

The Maker Bar

Sunday 2 November 12-3pm

Be inspired by the objects and stories surrounding you to design and make your own creation on the site of the world’s first factory. With new makes launched every Saturday, there’s always something new to have a go at.

Join Denis O Connor, Sculptor from The Museum and Art Gallery’s ongoing Defining a Line: Exhibition, New Sculpture Work supported by the Artist Bernie Rutter for a ‘making’ workshop, exploring the processes of linear construction and assemblage. Denis will introduce you to a range of techniques and processes he uses in the creation of his own 3D forms, you will be guided through making your very own piece of sculpture to take away. £10 + booking fee.

Go to remakesilkmill.eventbrite.co.uk for information.

Suitable for all

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FREE Suitable for all

Discover new work by Paul Matosic and Seiko Kinoshita when you visit us.

Head to the Re:Make project blog to find out more at remakemuseum.tumblr.com

Hello Hubmarine Thursday 2, 16, 30 October Thursday 13, 27 November Thursday 11 December 6-8pm Come and be part of a new writing community in the heart of Derby. Hello Hubmarine celebrate writing and develop opportunities to create and share work, perform and write stories together.

Book your FREE place here: hellohumbarine.eventbrite.co.uk

Midland Railway Study Centre: Researching your Railway Ancestry

Model Railway at Christmas

Thursday 13 November 3-7pm

Saturday 13 December 2-4pm

Research your railway ancestry using the information stored in the Midland Railway Study Centre. You will also be able to see the Model Railway in action, and take part in some railway themed activities.

Come along and see the Model Railway in action this December. Make your very own railway inspired Christmas card to take away.

FREE Suitable for all

FREE Suitable for all

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EVENTS PICKFORD’S HOUSE Spooky Skeletons

Hocus Pocus Potions

Paper Wig Creations

Saturday 25 October 10am-12noon and 1-3pm

Tuesday 28 October 10am-12noon and 1-3pm

Thursday 30 October 10am-12noon and 1-3pm

Have a go at creating skeletons and learn about the history of The Skeleton Suit – a popular 18th Century fashion for young boys.

Lotions, potions, ointments and concoctions. Learn about these 18th Century creations whilst having a go at some suitably spooky crafts.

FREE Suitable for families

FREE Suitable for families

Come along and fold, sculpt and create your very own paper wig to wear in the Georgian way! You can complete the full Georgian look by trying on some 18th Century clothes in Pickford’s playroom.

FREE Suitable for families

Crafternoon Tea Dates below 2-3pm Join Samantha Schofield for an hour of tea, cake and crafting from the Crafternoon Tea Bar amidst the beautiful setting of Pickford’s House. This is a truly unique experience - a chance to step into history as this session will be held in our 18th Century kitchen.

Saturday 4 October - Vintage Corsage Saturday 1 November - Christmas Wreath Sunday 7 December - Georgian Christmas Decoration £10 a session. Booking essential.

Email samanthaschofield@hotmail.co.uk Telephone 07881 613955 or visit samanthaschofield.co.uk

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CHRISTMAS PICKFORD’S HOUSE Mr Pickford’s Christmas Carol

Pickford’s Christmas Shop

Saturday 6 December 10am-4pm

The Brewhouse Saturday 4 October Sunday 21 December

We are delighted to continue this popular traditional Christmas event at Pickford’s House. The house will come to life with the sights, smells and sounds of Christmas.

Be greeted by Georgians, create beautiful trinkets and sample some tasty festive treats as we recreate the hustle and bustle of a busy 18th Century Christmas.

FREE Suitable for all

Step back in time this Christmas with a visit to our new seasonal shop located at Pickford’s House, for a wonderful collection of festive gifts and decorations for all the family.

EXHIBITION ALFRED GOODEY Red Lion, White Lion, Old Bird, and Bell

Inns and Ale Houses in the Alfred Goodey Collection of old Derby pictures 25 October 2014 – 23 February 2015 Pickford’s House This exhibition is the second in a series dedicated to the museums’ extensive and ever-popular collection of old Derby pictures, donated by local art collector Alfred Goodey between 1936 and 1945. Explore the old pubs of Derby further through our historical “crawl” and discover a long and celebrated connection with beer that endures through the city’s celebrated reputation as the real ale capital of Britain.

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OTHER EVENTS THE SILK MILL Events in association with Derby LIVE Following the fire at the Assembly Rooms in March, these events will now take place at The Silk Mill.

Existing tickets remain valid. To book tickets visit derbylive.co.uk or call 01332 255800.

Funhouse Comedy Club

Funhouse Comedy Club

Saturday 18 October 8pm

Saturday 6 December 8pm

Funhouse Comedy Club brings the funny back with even more stand up entertainment from Gary Delaney, Ben Schofield and George Zack.

Funhouse Comedy Club brings the funny back with even more stand up entertainment from Sean Percival, Stuart Mitchell and Jellybean Martinez.

Halloween Ghost Hunt with Richard Felix

‘tis the season

Friday 31 October 7pm-midnight

Tuesday 9 December 6.30-9.30pm

Join Most Haunted star, Richard Felix for a Huge Ghost Hunt. With stories of spies, poisonings, murder, suicide and child labour, not to mention catching fire twice, this building is riddled with paranormal activity!

A fabulous evening of festive shopping.

Over 30 hand selected food and gift stalls, live music and festivities.

Tickets: £15 For more information and tickets go to derbygaol.com

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in partnership with Fabulous Places

Tickets: £5 + drink on arrival.

To book, go to: fabulousplaces.co.uk/ tistheseason

VENUE HIRE LOOKING FOR AN INSPIRING VENUE? LET US ENLIGHTEN YOU! We have a range of licensed spaces to hire at our three unique historic museums; the Museum and Art Gallery, The Silk Mill and Pickford’s House.

Our philosophy embraces creativity, innovation and making.

We welcome all nature of enquiries and can add that extra wow factor to your plans - from conventional to creative – private celebrations to parties – community events to lectures. We believe anything is possible!

The Museum & Art Gallery is in the heart of the city.

Enjoy your event surrounded by the paintings of Joseph Wright of Derby or share an Afternoon Tea with your friends amongst Derby Museums’ collection of world class ceramics dating from the 1750s.

The Silk Mill stands on the site of the world’s first factory and is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Its central location and attractive riverside location offers flexibility for larger scale events; celebrations & parties, performances & fairs, with capacity for up to 250.

Pickford’s House is a stunning townhouse and garden dated 1770.

It is perfect for the more intimate family party or corporate dinner.

Please call our events team to talk through your plans who will be happy to advise on costs, catering and technical requirements.

E: info@derbymuseums.org T: 01332 641901

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Derby Bus Station is a short walk away from all three museums. Pickford’s House is on routes 5, 28 & 29 and many bus routes pass close to the other two museums.

The Museum and Art Gallery & The Silk Mill have no parking facilities but there are plenty of car parks and spaces for Blue Badge holders nearby. Limited blue badge parking is available at The Silk Mill.

Pickford’s House has its own free car park accessed from Agard Street.

Derby Railway Station is 1.2 miles away approximately a 20 minute walk.

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Christmas Opening: For all our festive opening times head to our website derbymuseums.org

VISIT US Museum & Art Gallery

Pickford’s House

The Silk Mill

Opening Times

Opening Times

Opening Times

The Strand Derby DE1 1BS 01332 641901

Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm Bank Holiday Mondays 10am-5pm

Access All galleries at the Museum and Art Gallery and The Silk Mill are buggy and wheelchair accessible. Pickford’s House has limited access but our friendly staff will be more than happy to help accommodate you in any way they can.

For full access details go to derbymuseums.org or call 01332 641901.

41 Friar Gate Derby DE1 1DA 01332 641901

Tuesday- Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 1-4pm

Silk Mill Lane Derby DE1 3AF 01332 641901 Thursday 3-9pm Friday 1-5pm Saturday 1-5pm Sunday 11am-3pm

INFO FOR FAMILIES WHAT’S NEW THIS AUTUMN? Nature Lab at the Museum and Art Gallery: Explore, play create and discover in our activity area.

Hexpods in the Maker Bar at The Silk Mill: Pods full of exciting materials to build and create with.

What will you make?

Pickford’s House Playroom has a fresh new look: New dressing up costumes and activities. Come and play!

Time for Tea in The Coffee House: Young visitors can play tea parties or design their own tea cups while grown-ups enjoy our new café.

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THE COFFEE HOUSE Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm The aroma of Italian coffee beans and the fragrance of high quality teas will greet visitors at The Coffee House, now open at the Museum & Art Gallery. Situated on the ground floor in our ceramics gallery, customers can indulge themselves in scrumptious locally sourced cakes and savouries, all made from fresh ingredients, whilst surrounded by fine examples of 18th Century Derby Porcelain.

So whether your choice is a skinny latte followed by a calorific cake, we are sure to cater for every taste!

After Hours at the Museum & Art Gallery Don’t miss our new late night opening events.

For more information, please go to page 14.

SHOPS If you are looking for unique and design led gifts inspired by our collections and produced by local artists then visit our beautiful shop at the Museum and Art Gallery where we have a large range of handcrafted jewellery, ceramics, toiletries, stationary, children’s gifts and cards.

Unusual and quirky gifts are the offering at The Silk Mill. We have gadgets galore for those hard to buy for friends and family.

Traditional children’s toys and gifts inspired by craft and our gorgeous garden at Pickford’s House are available at our Museum of Georgian Life.

Take a look at our Pinterest page pinterest.com/derbymuseumshop

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Pickford’s Christmas Shop The Brewhouse Saturday 4 October Sunday 21 December Step back in time this Christmas with a visit to our new seasonal shop located at Pickford’s House, for a wonderful collection of festive gifts and decorations for all the family.

AT A GLANCE October Thursday 2

National Poetry Day

2-3pm

Museum & AG

page 12

Thursday 2

Hello Hubmarine

6-8pm

The Silk Mill

page 21

Friday 3

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 12

Saturday 4

Crafternoon Tea

2-3pm

Pickford’s House

page 22

Sunday 5

Silver Sunday

2-3pm

Museum & AG

page 11

Wednesday 8

Object Handling

1-4pm

Museum & AG

page 13

Thursday 9

Object Handling

1-4pm

Museum & AG

page 13

Thursday 9

Talk: Bolsover Castle

7pm

Museum & AG

page 11

Friday 10

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 12

Wednesday 15

Talk: Joseph Wright

2-3pm

Museum & AG

page 5

Thursday 16

Hello Hubmarine

6-8pm

The Silk Mill

page 21

Friday 17

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 12

Saturday 18

Walk: Wright’s Derby

11am-12noon

Museum & AG

page 5

Saturday 18

Re:Make Nature

1-5pm

The Silk Mill

page 19

Saturday 18

Funhouse Comedy

8pm

The Silk Mill

page 24

Tuesday 21

Handling History

11-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 13

Friday 24

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 12

Saturday 25

Spooky Skeletons

10am-12/1-3pm

Pickford’s House

page 22

Saturday 25

Derby Maker Faire

10am-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 16-17

Sunday 26

Derby Maker Faire

11am-7pm

The Silk Mill

page 16-17

Tuesday 28

Spotlight on Wright

10am-4.30pm

Museum & AG

Page 4

Tuesday 28

Hocus Pocus Potions

10am-12/1-3pm

Pickford’s House

page 22

Wednesday 29

The Art Hub

10am-3pm

Museum & AG

page 7

Wednesday 29

Curator’s Talk

1-1.30pm

Museum & AG

page 7

Thursday 30

Mummy Mayhem

10am-1pm

Museum & AG

page 10

Thursday 30

Paper Wig Creations

10am-12/1-3pm

Pickford’s House

page 22

Thursday 30

Object Stories

2-2.30pm

The Silk Mill

page 20

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Thursday 30

Let’s Make Something

6-8pm

The Silk Mill

page 20

Thursday 30

Hello Hubmarine

6-8pm

The Silk Mill

page 21

Friday 31

Creepy Crawlies

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 10

Friday 31

The Big Draw

1-5pm

The Silk Mill

page 18

Friday 31

Halloween Ghost Hunt

7pm

The Silk Mill

page 24

Saturday 1

Creative Response

11am-3.30pm

Museum & AG

page 7

Saturday 1

Crafternoon Tea

2-3pm

Pickford’s House

page 22

Saturday 1

Derwent Pulse

4-7.30pm

The Silk Mill

page 18

Sunday 2

Re:Make Workshop

12-3pm

The Silk Mill

page 20

Monday 3

Lunar 21

6-8pm

The Silk Mill

page 18

Tuesday 4

Handling History

11-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 13

Wednesday 5

Talk: Joseph Wright

2-3pm

Museum & AG

page 5

Thursday 6

Talk: The River Trent

7pm

Museum & AG

page 11

Friday 7

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 12

Friday 7

Museomix

1-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 19

Saturday 8

Museomix

1-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 19

Sunday 9

Museomix

1-3pm

The Silk Mill

page 19

Monday 10

Museomix

9am-12noon

The Silk Mill

page 19

Tuesday 11

War Remembrance

2-3pm

Museum & AG

page 11

Thursday 13

Railway Ancestry

3-7pm

The Silk Mill

page 21

Thursday 13

Hello Hubmarine

6-8pm

The Silk Mill

page 21

Friday 14

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 12

Tuesday 18

Handling History

11-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 13

Wednesday 19

Badges and Bayonet

12-2pm

Museum & AG

page 11

November

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Wednesday 19

After Hours

until 9pm

Museum & AG

page 14

Friday 21

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 12

Friday 21

Kids Takeover

All Day

All Sites

page 13

Saturday 22

Spotlight: Nature

10am-4.30pm

Museum & AG

page 9

Thursday 27

Let’s Make Something

6-8pm

The Silk Mill

page 20

Thursday 27

Hello Hubmarine

6-8pm

The Silk Mill

page 21

Friday 28

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 12

Friday 28

Object Stories

2-2.30pm

Museum & AG

page 5

Wednesday 2

Handling History

11-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 13

Friday 5

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 12

Friday 5

The History Machine

8pm-2am

Museum & AG

page 14

Saturday 6

Pickford’s Christmas

10am-4pm

Pickford’s House

page 23

December

Saturday 6

Funhouse Comedy

8pm

The Silk Mill

page 24

Sunday 7

Bauble Decoration

1-3pm

Museum & AG

page 15

Sunday 7

Crafternoon Tea

2-3pm

Pickford’s House

page 22

Tuesday 9

‘tis the season

6.30-9.30pm

The Silk Mill

page 24

Thursday 11

Hello Hubmarine

6-8pm

The Silk Mill

page 21

Friday 12

Tots Make & Do

10-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 12

Saturday 13

Winter Wonderland

10am-3pm

Museum & AG

page 15

Saturday 13

Railway Christmas

2-4pm

The Silk Mill

page 21

Tuesday 16

Handling History

11-11.30am

Museum & AG

page 13

Saturday 20

Imaginarium

10am-1pm

Museum & AG

page 8

All Day

Museum & AG

page 15

2-3pm

Museum & AG

page 15

Saturday 27 -

The 12 Objects

5 January

of Christmas

Tuesday 30

Christmas Chatter

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SUPPORT US Donate Text ‘DMTR10 £10’ to 70070 to donate £10 By cheque made payable to Derby Museums and send to -Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS Using the Just Giving website justgiving.com/derbymuseums When you visit us donate in one of our collection boxes.

Shop Every purchase within our shops supports the work we do within Derby Museums.

Volunteering Volunteer your free time go to - derbymuseums.org/careers If you would like more information on how you can support us please contact sue@derbymuseums.org 01332 641901

Main Funders:

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Other funders, Supporters and Partners:

Find us on Facebook facebook.com/derbymuseums facebook.com/derbysilkmill

The William Heath Robinson Trust, Rolls-Royce, Bloodhound SSC, Holy Smokes!, Museomix, Lunar 21, Maker Media, Inc., Derby LIVE, Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

Find us on Instagram instagram.com/derbymuseums info@derbymuseums.org derbymuseums.org